US 385 Ml over Smokey Hill River
FairKit Carson County, Colorado · 15 MI S of Burlington · Structure no. H-27-C
- Built
- 1954
- 71 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 153 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 720
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 385 Ml over Smokey Hill River is a concrete tee beam carrying US 385 Ml over Smokey Hill River in Kit Carson County, Colorado. It was built in 1954, so it is 71 years old, older than the Colorado average of 42.2 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 720 vehicles a day, roughly 27% of them trucks, projected to reach 929 by 2040. The structure is 153 ft (46.5 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 385 Ml over Smokey Hill River built?
It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 385 Ml over Smokey Hill River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in January 2024.
How much traffic does US 385 Ml over Smokey Hill River carry?
About 720 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 27% are trucks.
How long is US 385 Ml over Smokey Hill River?
The structure is 153 ft (46.5 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns US 385 Ml over Smokey Hill River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.